Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance

In consultation with the Department Chair the Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance teaches a 4/4 course load in a variety of topics within the discipline of dance including Dance Studies History and Appreciation. Successful candidates will also have demonstrable experience teaching Cunningham-based techniques. Service assignments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor include contributions to curriculum development assessment academic advising recruitment and student retention as well as college and university service. Salary range: $55000 - $63000 commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• MFA or otherterminal degree in Dance or a closely related field
• Minimum three years teaching undergraduate students
• Competency to teach both dance theory and studio-based techniques
• Record of experience of teaching in the areas of Dance Studies History and/or Appreciation
• Expertise in teaching Cunningham-based technique
• Commitment to and experience in fostering inclusive excellence and student-centered pedagogy
• Ongoing scholarly creative or professional engagement in the field (e.g. peer reviewed presentations at national/international conferences authored articles and book chapters presentation of choreographies for public performance leadership in professional educational organizations etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching general education courses to non-majors including honors and writing-intensive formats
• Interest and experience in online instruction and course development
• Decolonized approaches in Dance History pedagogy